South Education Center Schoolyard Garden (Richfield, Minnesota)

Program Type: 
Academic Classrooms, School Cafeterias, Kitchen Classrooms, Garden Classrooms
Grade Level/Age Group: 
Other, High School, Middle School, Lower Elementary
Number of Individuals Program Serves: 
1,000
Year Founded: 
2009
About the Program: 

 SEC organic garden was initiated by Terry Guthrie with the support of The City of Bloomington's SHIP (Statewide Health Improvement Program) in 2009.  The garden supports curriculum engagment, cafeteria integration, community outreach and building-wide participation.  SEC Organic Garden is the flagship garden and serves as a model for future endeavors in Intermediate District 287.  Intermediate District 287 services over 12 member districts in the surrounding suburbs of Minneapolis, MN and customizes unique services for their most challenging students and complex business needs so that all students get the best education possible.